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Nick opened a bottle of wine and I was making a list of the sushi I wanted to have delivered.  We were going to celebrate the end of the Christmas holiday and watch a movie.  There was a knock on our door, but it wasn't the delivery man, it was the stomach flu.  Suddenly raw fish didn't sound so good and within an hour we were both laid out.  Thankfully we have three bathrooms.  One for each us and one for our horrified house guest who quickly made new plans.

I remember lying on the bathroom floor wondering what would happen if Henry too became ill. It would have been a complete nightmare.  These plagues are only supposed to attack one person at a time, no?  I would have had to phone for help and even though I have many friends in Minneapolis, I can't imagine who would have responded to that call. Now on my to-do list is to find an emergency nurse service and program the number into my cell phone.  Another example of how I'm not cut out to care for others.

Today we rest and recuperate.  Merry Christmas everyone!

Happy Monday

Brrr.

A little dancing song to warm up to.

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Meet Parker Piano.  Isn't he cute?  He teaches basic music concepts through songs and interactive play.  Press his arms or feet and sing-along to 8 different songs.  Parker Piano helped Henry learn how to sing the Itsy Bitsy Spider in perfect pitch.  I'd have to set up a hidden camera to prove it though. He still prefers behind the scenes.

I'm giving away one Parker Piano from Little First Act Discovery so this Musical Learning Pal could be yours!


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Not only is there some type of natural law about Henry getting sick whenever Nick travels for business, but also that it snows.  Living on a corner lot means that in addition to my driveway there are two sidewalks to be shoveled.  It's too much for me to deal with on a cold morning. 

Two weeks ago I waited patiently for someone to come by looking to make some extra cash.  I even taped 20 dollars to my window, hoping it was an international sign for "Snow Shoveler Wanted", but no one came.  Last night I was home alone and sure enough, it snowed again. I decided to be more proactive this time and secured snow removal on Craigslist.  Man, I love that site.  Within 10 minutes I usually have an inbox full of emails from people wanting to do the stuff I don't want to do.  Awesome.

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I'm glad everyone is so excited about the Blah Blah Giveaway.  I'll have a few more in the upcoming weeks, so check back for more fun stuff.

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We had our 11th annual Fondue party on Saturday night.  My sister was here and she ranked this year's fiesta in the top 3. I have to agree.

Last year I made everyone dance.  Things were even more lewd this year with an over sized mistletoe and lots of wine.

Fresh Air Fund

This Holiday Season give the gift of Fresh Air.

Since 1877 The Fresh Air Fund has given thousands of inner-city children the amazing experience of a summer vacation.

Whether it’s a two-week trip to the country to visit a volunteer host family, or a fun-filled and educational stay at one of their camps, their programs make for unforgettable memories – and open a world of new friendships and fresh possibilities.

There are two ways you can help:

Donate.
The Fresh Air Fund depends on your generous donations to give a disadvantaged child an experience of a lifetime.

Become a Host Family.
Open up your home for two weeks and share the joys of your small town or suburb with a child who is eager to get out of their tough neighborhood and get some Fresh Air.

TIMBER!!!

The greatest tragedy of having your Christmas Tree fall over at five o'clock in the morning isn't that your grandmother's antique glass bells are all smashed to smithereens or that the tree is now tethered to the banister with a rope.  The tragedy is that you and your four-year-old are awake at this ungodly hour and the prospects for a nap are not looking good.

Really, I'm totally bummed. I'm not a sentimental person and tchotchkes have no place in my house, but I sure did love my glass Christmas Ornaments. 

Three's Company

A friend of mine was in a bind and needed a babysitter.  With a sense of community and the promise of a good bottle of wine, I agreed to watch her two beautiful daughters for the evening.

In the beginning, Henry and the older girl watched tv in the basement, while the baby napped next to me on the couch.  I had a cup of tea and was catching up on some reading, while thinking to myself, "Having three children is a total breeze."

After the kids grew bored of television and the baby woke up, a total breeze turned into "oh my god, how am I going to keep all of these children alive?!"  The first problem was that I've completely forgotten how to take care of a baby.  It's been a while since I've had to keep someone from choking on small objects or falling down the stairs.

They all wanted or needed my attention at the same time. Three mouths to feed.  Three butts to wipe.  Three million toys everywhere.

In the end--when they were all curled up together sleeping and looking adorable--I called it a success, but to those of you with three or more kids on your team I have to wonder how you do it.

 
I hid on the stairs while the interlopers roamed about.

Healthy Planet. Healthy Feet.

Perhaps it shows my age, but I think it's pretty cool that Henry will grow-up recycling.  Watching him care about which bin his trash belongs in and what goes in the compost pile gives me hope for the future.

I have many bad habits that Henry is bound to pick up on, but one thing I hope he notices is that I like to do my part to help our planet.  And that includes buying green products for my home and my family.

A pair of Stride Rite's new Eco-friendly Natural Motion System Early Walkers are a great way to protect your child's feet while protecting the earth.

Quality shoes are important for the healthy development of growing feet. The key is a thin sole that helps your baby feel and grip the ground they are learning to walk on.  Trust in Stride Rite for your baby's first steps to the recycle bin.

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